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Looking for a creative, fun, and personalized way to make your dorm feel more like home? Neon Entertainment’s Make and Take and DIY programs are a perfect solution for turning blank walls and bland bedding into a vibrant, self-expressive space. Whether you’re hosting an interactive campus event or want to offer a chill DIY activity, these programs let participants create personalized items they will actually want to keep. With a wide variety of customizable items,

We live in a time when most entertainment is consumed through screens, at our fingertips, curated, and often watched alone. For many students, this is all they know. But there’s a type of performance that brings people together, creates unforgettable moments, and delivers energy you can feel: live entertainment. And now is the perfect time to rediscover live entertainment on campus. As event planners and programmers, you have a unique opportunity to reintroduce the next

Celebrate Pride with purpose by planning events that reflect the resilience, love, history, and continued advocacy of the LGBTQIA+ community. Observed each June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, Pride Month is a time to recognize the community’s invaluable contributions to culture, art, politics, and society. Whether you’re organizing campus activities or corporate events, this is a powerful opportunity to show support, engage guests, and uplift LGBTQIA+ voices. Neon Entertainment is proud to offer a

Orientation isn’t just the kickoff to the academic year — it sets the tone for your campus programming and builds the foundation of your reputation with new students. It’s your first opportunity to show that your events are not only fun, but also high-quality, engaging, and well-organized. First impressions matter. A memorable orientation event signals to students that your programming will be worth attending all year long. Choosing unique, high-energy activities like the Mobile Splatter Room, a silent disco, or interactive

If you weren’t aware, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. The color green is the official color for mental health awareness. If you work in a college or high school, you certainly understand that our youth go through many new challenges with social media and societal pressure. As mental health awareness has become more and more a part of our everyday lives in America, it’s important

In a world where it’s easy to stay glued to screens, people need more than just another notification to leave the house—they need a reason to engage. That’s why live events create connection in ways phones simply can’t. When experiences are fun, social, and immersive, they offer something no app or algorithm can replicate: real human interaction. Neon Entertainment makes it easy to host these memorable moments with interactive entertainment programs that are fully equipped

Already planning your own campus events? Let Neon Entertainment help you take them to the next level with DIY Supplies for Homegrown Programs—all materials delivered right to your door. Our DIY activities are designed to support the events you’re already hosting by saving you the time and hassle of gathering supplies. Whether you’re planning a stress-relief activity during finals week or an engaging program to get students involved, you’ll be ready. Everything arrives prepped and

Our team helps colleges across the country to facilitate and execute exciting welcome week events! The right welcome week entertainment can create an unforgettable experience for new and current students, and help them kick off the semester with a bang! Today on the blog, we want to help Student Activity Directors, Student Engagement Specialists, and other college event planners out there with a few ideas for their fall Welcome Week! Icebreakers for Students to Get

Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to prioritize emotional well-being, practice self-care, and encourage healthy coping strategies in your community. Whether you’re organizing a program for a college or workplace, offering experiences that foster relaxation and connection can have lasting benefits. At Neon Entertainment, we provide interactive wellness programs designed to help participants manage stress, nurture mindfulness, and improve overall mental health. If you’re looking for relaxing event ideas that make a meaningful impact,

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-digital world, genuine connection is more important—and more difficult—than ever. That’s why now is the perfect time to bring Human Connection Speakers to your next event. Whether you’re organizing a college leadership program, a wellness initiative, or a professional development session, these powerful voices are here to help your audience feel seen, heard, and inspired. Curated by TEDx speaker and magician-turned-connection expert Brian Miller, this exclusive roster of speakers is redefining what it

We like to think we are experts in the event entertainment industry. We’ve been working hard for colleges and organizations across the country for over 30 years now, and part of being an expert is always evolving. Over almost four decades, creating exciting experiences for events of all different types, we have always sought to bring new and exciting ideas to our customers. When you work with Neon Entertainment once, we hope that you have

Looking for a unique and unforgettable addition to your next gathering? Whether you’re organizing a campus celebration or a corporate retreat, a live interactive hypnotist event offers a showstopping experience that will leave your audience amazed, engaged, and entertained. Forget the clichés. These are not your average hypnosis shows. Mind Games with Paul Ramsay The days of clucking like a chicken are over. Paul Ramsay’s “Mind Games” redefines what a live interactive hypnotist event can

April marks two critical observances, Alcohol Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, reminding us of the importance of education, prevention, and community support. This is a key opportunity to implement empowerment through awareness programs that not only inform, but also engage and inspire lasting impact across diverse audiences. Here are four powerful programs designed to promote healthy choices, safe environments, and a culture of empathy, responsibility, and action. 1. Party S.M.A.R.T. with Jake White –

Our team here at Neon Entertainment specializes in providing unique, customized solutions for events and entertainment all across the country. We take pride in what we do, helping organizations from all different backgrounds to create engaging, fun, and unforgettable experiences. We have seen it all over 30+ years, and our experience and understanding of how to help your event go off is something we truly love doing. The feeling in knowing we make a difference

Looking for powerful spoken word artists who inspire with every word and redefine what poetry can do? Meet Jaylene Clark Owens and Gabriel Ramirez. Two standout voices whose work spans the stage, screen, and now, the world of literature. Through their newest books, both artists are extending the reach of their messages to readers across the board. Jaylene Clark Owens, a Harlem native now based in the Greater Philadelphia Region, is an award-winning actress, poet,